broach
noun
an elongated, tapered, serrated cutting tool for shaping and enlarging holes.
broaches
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pluralof broach.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof broach (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
broachnounan elongated, tapered, serrated cutting tool for shaping and enlarging holes.
Example Sentences
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Daryl rarely, if ever, talked with his own parents about race, but he broaches these topics with his own children today.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2025
Therefore, you’ll discover suits with appliqué dot patches and frayed edges as well as dog-tag necklaces and sophisticated wire broaches on mini Scottish kilt pins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
I also wondered what he said when he wasn’t on camera, a question this movie never broaches.
From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
With the focus on tailoring, accents were few: tassels on a scarf, gleaming floral broaches, spare use of lace and sequins.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2024
I love this place: the jumble of old, glittery broaches in the glass case, the worn pots and dishes and frayed baskets on the bookshelves.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
